MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
EML warning on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
poor headlamp image
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 71% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
EML warning on
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front seat belt slow to retract
poor headlamp image
unable to test offside rear wheel bearing
Offside Front seat belt doesn't fully retract
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front seat belt doesn't fully retract
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system has some slight leaks on 3 joints
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both fronts (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
exhaust system has slight exhaust leaks on 3 joints
nereside front brake pipe has slight corrosion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust has minor leaks on joins
offside front headlamp could benefit from restoration
Both front tyres worn on outer edges. Offside inner tyre has a slight split.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres worn on outer edges. Offside inner tyre has a slight split.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brakes grabbing slightly and noisy upon application.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Play in both track control arm ball joints
o/s/f tyre getting low on edge
O/S/R Tyre punctured and stepped
Rear number plate delaminating
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WA03 NYL is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA03 NYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WA03 NYL is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2003.
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